Alabama State University Men's Football

Jennifer Constuble enters her second season as the Head Women's Flag Football Coach for Alabmaa State University.  Constuble has been involved in the world of flag football since 2003 with NFL flag football. She formed the first NFL flagaffiliate program in her county and helped to bring an affordable and family friendly program to a community who needed a positive outlet for the youth in the area. In 2005, She coached the first all-girls flag football team in my county and grew our league to service close to 500 athletes a year. Constuble plays a big part in the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section as a board member for girls' flag football. The CIFSS holds a significant role in shaping the future of the game, and its players while helping keep the rule book up-to-date and relevant by adding and deciding on new guidelines and adaptations to the game.  Constuble became the head coach for girl's flag football at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, Calif, in 2023. The inaugural season was a pivotal opportunity to grow the game at the high school level and build community support. In our second season, the team went undefeated in league securing first place. The school became a Division I flag football team, top 16 teams in Southern California, top 24 nationally.  She has been the Inland Empire All-Star Girls Flag Football Head Coach with Fox Sports Radio and worked with Under Armor and the Up Next camp series. She currently works with USA Football as a Talent ID coach, Islands Best girls flag football All Star head coach, and is a Youth Engagement Coach with the LA Rams football development team.   She is married to Matthew Constuble. The couple has five children, Benjamin, Noah, Tara, Ciara and Cameron. Constuble has granddaughter, Violet,

Fred Franklin is in his third year as the Director of Football Equipment and Communication System Operator for the Alabama State football program. Franklin Is currently responsible for overseeing the ordering and day to day operations for the football equipment room. He also oversees the student managers, set up of their schedules for fall, Spring and summer sessions. He works with ASU's apparel provider Adidas, placing the orders for all the football apparel, uniforms, and football footwear. Franklin and his staff are responsible all preparations for home and away games for the Hornet football program. Franklin earned his bachelor's degree from Mississippi Valley State University in 1989.  

Saeed Lee begins his first year as the corner backs coach at Alabama State University Lee comes to Alabama State after spending one year at Grambling State and three years at Morehouse as the defensive backs coach. While at Morehouse, Lee guided the 2021 Tigers defense to many top-10 defensive statistical categories, including first in the SIAC in interceptions, third in the nation in blocked punts, seventh in the nation in defensive touchdowns and ninth in the nation in turnover margin. Lee coached Armani Maddox, who was a 2021 Dan Hansen Division II TCFBN HBCU All-American. In addition, he coached Maddox, Daniel Norman, Marquiez Pride and Dedrick Vanover as four-year all-conference selections. Maddox led the conference in interceptions and passes defended during the 2021 season, while Norman posted nine sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss. Pride led the conference in average punt return yards. Vanover, in 2019, led the conference in interceptions and passes defended. Prior to coaching at Morehouse, Lee was the defensive backs and special teams coordinator from 2015-18 at Hapeville Charter High School. During his time at Hapeville, Lee saw the Hornets win the 2017 2A State Championship, where the defensive surrendered 8.7 points per game. Lee’s defense gave up 9.1 points in 2016 and 5.3 points in 2018. During the four seasons, Lee’s group scored 14 special teams touchdowns and the defense recorded 48 interceptions. He coached all-state defensive backs Chris Smith (Georgia), Will Poole (Georgia), Malik Flemming (East Carolina), Tajiri Smith (Kansas State), Armani Maddox (Morehouse) and MJ Latimer (West Georgia). In addition, Poole and Smith were Four-Star All-American. Lee was a four-year letterman at Alabama State University as a walk-on from 2009-2012. He earned several accolades as a defensive back, including the 2011 BOXTOROW, BSN and FCS All-American, All-SWAC, 2012 CFPA Award Watch List Finalist and 2013 Raycom All-Star Game Participant. After four years at Alabama State, Lee played one year in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons. Lee, a native of Miami, Fla., was an All-Dade County defensive back at Miami Southridge High School. He graduated in 2013 from Alabama State with a Bachelors Degree in Special Education. Lee is married to wife, Dominique, and the two have four kids (Zuri, Zion, Zara and Zyla).

Ronnie Scott is in his second season as the safeties coach and his first as the Special Teams Coordinator on the Alabama State football staff. In 2024, the Alabama State defense was the top defense in the SWAC, ranking first or second in the SWAC in nine categories and the top 10 in the FSC in 10 categories. Sacks (SWAC/FCS) 3.25/gm (1/3) | Total Defense265.0 (1/3) | Rush Defense 105.9 (1/9) | Scoring 16.7 (1/5) | Interceptions15 (1/9) | Fumbles Forced 16 (1) | Turnovers Gained 27 (1/7) |  Fewest First Downs 180 (1/6) |  Turnover Margin .75 (1/5) | Sacks39 (1) | Tackles for Loss 7.3/gm (2/8) | Passing Yards Allowed 159.1  (2/7) | Fumbles Recovered 10 (3/12).The Panama City, Penn., native, previously spent one season Highland Community College as the Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach.  Additionally, safeties Keane Lewis and Amon Scarbrough garnered All-SWAC defensive honors in 2024. Prior to Highland, Scott served a role as Defensive Graduate Assistant at Alabama State University, where he worked with the defensive backs. Previously, Scott served as the special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach for Strawberry Crest High School in Dover (Fla.). While there, he helped the team to a 5-5 record; their best record in school history, and his returners averaged 25 yards per punt return (2021). Prior to coaching, Scott played two years at Alabama State and was a two-year starter and captain for the Hornets (2016-17). He was named Magic City Classic MVP and voted First Team All-SWAC in 2017, before signing with the Tampa Bay Tornados of the AAL. While there, he led the team in interceptions and was the defensive leader in touchdowns scored.

Juwan Lewis is in his third season on the Alabama State University football staff, having joined in the spring of 2023. He continues to serve as the Running Backs Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. In the 2024 season, Coach Lewis’s running back group played a key role in a dominant ground attack, totaling 2,028 rushing yards, averaging 5.7 yards per carry and 169 yards per game on 361 attempts. This marked the program’s first 2,000+ yard rushing season since 2016. Under Lewis’s guidance, the unit helped the Hornets post 300+ rushing yards against Bethune-Cookman, including an HBCU Plus Player of the Game performance. It was the program’s first 300-yard rushing game since the 2017 Magic City Classic versus Alabama A&M. Throughout the season, the running back unit produced: One 300+ yard rushing game Three 200+ yard games Six 100+ yard games Four players ranked in the top 25 of the SWAC for rushing In 2023, the RB room celebrated a professional milestone when Jawon Howell signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Coach Lewis has also played a key role in recruiting, helping to complete two successful early signing periods for the 2024 and 2025 classes alongside the rest of the coaching staff. Before joining Alabama State, Lewis served under 2022 GLIAC Coach of the Year Sparky McEwen at Davenport University. During that season, he coached standout players such as: Caleef Jenkins, Second-Team All-GLIAC selection and team captain Kyshawn Richards, who set a school record with 6.7 yards per carry in 2022 In Week 8 of the 2022 season against Lincoln University (CA), Lewis’s RB unit scored seven total touchdowns shared among five different running backs, setting a school record. That season, the group amassed 1,343 rushing yards, averaging 5.0 yards per carry on 271 attempts. Prior to Davenport, Lewis coached at the University of Findlay, mentoring Garret Clark, who was named G-MAC Co-Freshman of the Year, as well as Brian Benson and Derek Lynch, both of whom earned First-Team All-G-MAC honors. His coaching career began at Hiram College, where he served as Run Game Coordinator while working with running backs, H-backs, and tight ends. He also coached running backs at NCAA Division III powerhouse Mount Union. As a high school athlete, Lewis competed in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl before playing college football at Eastern Michigan University and Ferris State University. He earned workouts with multiple NFL and CFL teams and later played professionally in the Arena Football League with the Duke City Gladiators, as well as in the Indoor Football League (IFL) with the Bismarck Bucks and Quad City Steamwheelers, where he averaged nine yards per carry in 2019. Coach Lewis holds a bachelor's degree in communication, Media, and Theater Arts from Eastern Michigan University, where he played under coaches Ron English and Chris Creighton. He also earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Education from Ferris State University, where he played as a graduate student under Coach Tony Annese. Coach Lewis is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., by way of the Phi Zeta Chapter (Ferris State University).  

Will Glover is in his second season on the Bama State football staff the wide receivers coach after being hired in Feb., 2024, Glover came to Alabama State after serving at his Alma Mater Georgia Tech as offensive quality control coach since 2019 four seasons as wide receivers coach at Bethune-Cookman (2015-18). In his four seasons at B-CU, he coached a pair of all-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference receivers, including first-team honoree Jawill Davis, who went on to sign a free-agent contract with the NFL’s New York Giants. His coaching career also includes two seasons at UCF, first as an offensive quality control assistant in 2013, then as a graduate assistant in 2014. In his two seasons at UCF, the Knights produced three receivers that would go on to play in the NFL, including first-round draft pick Breshad Perriman (2015 – Baltimore Ravens). In 2017, Glover oversaw the development of a deep receiving corp. that helped the Wildcats finished third in completion percentage (59%) and passing yardage (215.3). BCU was fourth in passing efficiency (124.82), and led the MEAC in red zone offense by scoring close to 86% of its trips. A balanced group saw a different leader in the main three receiving categories, as Frank Brown led the Wildcats with four scores, Jawill Davis averaged 43.2 yards per-game, and Keavon Mitchell averaged just under four catches per-game. BCU produced three 100-reception receivers with Mitchell (104), Brown (138) and Davis (160).  Davis was 11th in the MEAC with an average of 13.19 yards per-catch, and after graduating from BCU signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants. During the 2016 season, Glover oversaw the progression of redshirt junior receiver Frank Brown being named to the All-MEAC Second Team, though entering as a return specialist. The Palm Beach Gardens, Florida native finished the season leading the Wildcats in receiving with 29 catches for 439 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 48.8 yards per game, while also amassing 15.1 yards per reception. Also accumulating 20-plus receptions were Jawill Davis (26 rec., 389 yds) and Jaime Wilson (21 rec., 197 yds), respectively.   The 2015 season saw Davis make his way onto the All-MEAC Firs Team for offense. He finished the year leading Bethune-Cookman in receptions (39) and receiving yards (788). He ended the campaign with a team-high matching six touchdown receptions, and finished ninth in the league for receptions per game (3.5). He was second in receiving yards per game (71.6), and ended 46th in the FCS for total receiving yards.   Glover arrived to B-CU from UCF where he spent the 2014 season as an offensive graduate assistant with the Knights. He joined the Knights in the 2013 season as their offensive quality control assistant, and first arrived at UCF as a volunteer in the spring of 2013.   While at UCF, Glover worked with All-American Conference receivers Breshad Perriman and J.J. Worton. Perriman was taken in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.   Additionally, receivers Rannell Hall and Josh Reese were signed to free agent contracts by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the 2014 campaign.   He was a four-year letterwinner for the Georgia Tech under the guise of O’Leary from 1999-2002. At Georgia Tech, Glover helped the Yellow Jackets to four consecutive bowl appearances from 1999-2002. As a junior, he scored the first-ever touchdown in the 2001 Jeep Seattle Bowl (previously named the Oahu Bowl) against Stanford. The Jackets would go on to win the game by a score of 24-12. As a student-athlete at Georgia Tech (1999-2002), Glover caught 122 passes for 1,316 yards for the Yellow Jackets, which still rank sixth and 13th in program history, respectively. The Jackets made four bowl appearances in his four seasons and ranked No. 1 in the country in total offense during his freshman campaign (509.0 ypg in 1999). His time as a student-athlete at Tech coincided with head coach Geoff Collins’ first tenure with the Yellow Jackets, as a graduate assistant in 1999-2000, then as tight ends coach in 2001. Glover went on to sign as a priority free agent with the National Football League’s New York Jets in 2013.   In his time at Georgia Tech, Glover broke into the school’s record book. Currently, he ranks sixth with 122 career receptions and 13th with 1,316 receiving yards.   After his playing career ended with the Yellow Jackets, Glover moved to a career in professional football. He signed as a priority free agent with the New York Jets in 2003, and later deciding to play in the Canadian Football League and NFL Europe. Born in Chicago, Glover calls Tampa his hometown. In 2009, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Clayton State University. Glover has three daughters: Ariyah, Aliviyah, and Amirah.

Jonathan Carr is is second season on the Alabama State University football staff and his first season as the offensive line coach. Carr served as the tight ends and tackles coach in 2024 before taking over the offensive line. Carr has coached four All-Americans, 13 All-Conference players and four professional signees during his career that spans over 11 years. Carr been apart of three conference titles and boasts 64 graduates and 23 academic award winners. In 2024, the offensive line rushed for 2,372 yards, including four games with 200-plus yards rushing. ASU ran for a season high 308 at Bethune-Cookman, 211 yards against Florida A&M, 203 against North Carolina Central and 204 against Alabama A&M. Alabama State rushed for 100 yards in 9-of-11 games missing the 100-yard mark with 97 yards against Alcorn State and Grambling State. The Hornets out rushed 9-of-12 opponents while the 17 sacks allowed are tied for third in the conference.  Additionally, Arelious Dunn and Desmond Daniels garnered All-SWAC honors in 2024. Before returning to Alabama State, Carr coached the coached offensive line coach, tight ends and running backs Langston University in Langston, Okla., from 2019-2022 CARR at LANGSTON 1 Ranked in Rushing in SAC (2217) -2019 No. 2 Total Offense in SAC Conference (396.1) - 2019 NO. 2 Scoring Offense in SAC Conference (34.1) -2019 No. 9 Rushing Per Game in NAIA (221.7) -2019 No. 16 Total Rushing Per Game in NAIA (2217) -2019 2019 SAC Conference Champs |  Overall Record 8-2 Coached SAC Player of The Year/ NAIA All-American: Tim Whitfield (RB) 1301 (20 TD)-2019 No. 1 Ranked in Rushing in SAC (2309)-2021 No. 3 Total Offense in SAC Conference (431.8)-2021 No. 3 Scoring Offense in SAC Conference (39)- 2021 No. 6 Rushing Per Game in NAIA (230)-2021 No. 10 Rushing Per Game in NAIA (2309)-2021 No. 11 Yards Per Carry 5.1 (NAIA)-2021 2021 Overall Record 7-3 Coached in 2021 NAIA Senior Football Classic - 2021 Carr coached Clark Atlanta University where he was coached offensive line coach, tight ends and running backs from 2015-2019. CARR at CLARK-ATLANTA No. 1 in Total Offense in (SIAC) Conference-(2017) No. 33 in Rushing Per Game in SIAC (213) No. 3. in Total Rushing in SIAC (1925) Helped Increased Yard Per Carry 60 percent Recruited and Developed Chicago Bears Free Agent Tyshon Henderson No. 2 Total Offense in (SIAC) Conference- 2016 Helped Increased Yard Per Carry 40 percent During is C-A tenure, Car was honored as a participant Bill Walsh Minority Football Fellowship with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017. Carr assisted with daily offensive line drills, video cutups, rookie evaluations and quality control. Carr begin his coaching career following his playing career as a graduate assistant at Alabama State. His was tasked with assisting the tight ends, offensive line and running backs from 2009-2010.  Carr played for Alabama State from 2003-2007, earning three letters on the offensive line. He help lead the Hornets to two SWAC Football Championship game appearances, including winning the 2004 SWAC Football Championship.  The Hornets also captuerd two SWAC East Division titles  Carr played high school football from 1998-2002 at Murphy High School, Mobile, Ala., where he was selected as a team captain. Carr received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice, specializing in juvenile delinquency in 2008. He is currently pursuing his master's degree in education at Alabama State University. Carr is married to Euri Carr.  

Marcus Windham enters his first season as an offensive assistant on Alabama State University football staff. Windham comes to ASU after seasons as the running backs coach for Florida A&M, joining the staff in the spring of 2022. Before Alabama State, Windham had previous stints on staffs Delta State (Miss., North Carolina Central University and Florida A&M. While a member of the FAMU coaching staff,, Windham was the run game coordinator, recruiting coordinator and running backs coach over four seasons. In his first season, the Rattlers rushed for 1,044 yards and ten touchdowns. In his second season, the Rattlers rushed for 1,795 yards and 24 touchdowns. The Rattlers were led by the SWAC Championship Offensive MVP Terrell Jennings (674 yards, 10 touchdowns). Jennings went on to sign with the New England Patriots. Windham also developed the Celebration Bowl Offensive MVP Kelvin Dean Jr., who had over 500 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns. In his first year at Delta State, Windham coached two of the top running backs in the Gulf South Conference in Rico Owens and Deion Dampier. Delta State’s running back tandem of Owens II and Dampier were named to the All-Gulf South Conference Second-Team. Owens rushed for a team-best 627 yards and eight touchdowns, while Dampier totaled 525 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Both running backs ranked in the GSC’s top 10 in yards per game, with Owens finishing 2nd and Dampier 10th. In his three seasons at Itawamba (2015-17) as passing game coordinator, wide receivers coach, and recruiting coordinator, the Indians had one of the most prolific offenses in the Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges, ranking in the top five in total offense in 2015, 2016 and 2017. He was instrumental in helping the Indians achieve a 16-11 record in three seasons, averaging 39.4 points per game during that time. In 2017, Windham’s wide receiver corps was led by sophomore and two-time -All American Terry Williams and sophomore First Team All-State Christian Saulsberry. Williams led the way with 79 receptions for 1,095 with 11 scores, while Saulsberry had 44 catches for 560 yards with three scores. True Freshman Jamel Thomas caught 36 passes for 527 yards and seven scores, while Malik Honeycutt also hauled in 35 receptions for 608 yards and six scores. Windham’s protégé, Terry Williams, arguably went down as the greatest receiver in Itawamba CC history. Williams shattered school records, including career marks for receptions (144), receiving yards (2,000), 100-yard receiving games (7), and 200-yard receiving games (2). Williams also became the first receiver in school history to earn All-American National Junior College Athletic Association honors in back-to-back seasons.                 Windham, who grew up in Macon, Miss., earned his bachelor’s degree in community recreation from SBU and is currently working toward his master’s degree in science.

Dahon Mixon is in the his second eason as a Graduate Assistant Defensive Coach on the Alabama State University football staff.  Mixon helped coach and ASU defense was the top defense in the SWAC, ranking first or second in the SWAC in nine categories and the top 10 in the FSC in 10 categories. Sacks (SWAC/FCS) 3.25/gm (1/3) | Total Defense265.0 (1/3) | Rush Defense 105.9 (1/9) | Scoring 16.7 (1/5) | Interceptions15 (1/9) | Fumbles Forced 16 (1) | Turnovers Gained 27 (1/7) |  Fewest First Downs 180 (1/6) |  Turnover Margin .75 (1/5) | Sacks39 (1) | Tackles for Loss 7.3/gm (2/8) | Passing Yards Allowed 159.1  (2/7) | Fumbles Recovered 10 (3/12).The Panama City, Penn., native, previously spent one season Highland Community College as the Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach.  Mixon previously played at Dodge City Community College in 2018 before finishing his career at Winston Salem State University (2022). Mixon hails from Columbia, S.C., where he played for C.A. Johnson High School.  

Chris Barnette is in his second season as Offensive Coordinator and quarterbacks coach on the Alabama State football staff. Barnette's offense offensive rushed for 2,372 yards, including four games with 200-plus yards rushing. ASU ran for a season high 308 at Bethune-Cookman, 211 yards against Florida A&M, 203 against North Carolina Central and 204 against Alabama A&M. Alabama State rushed for 100 yards in 9-of-11 games missing the 100-yard mark with 97 yards against Alcorn State and Grambling State. The Hornets out rushed 9-of-12 opponents while the 17 sacks allowed are tied for third in the conference. Barnette coached at Winston-Salem State as offensive coordinator and was the receivers coach at South Carolina State University before coming to ASU. Before South Carolina State, he was the Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks coach at North Carolina A&T State University from 2015-2023. He was the play caller and coordinated all aspects of the offense as well as preparing and organizing practice/game plans. While at A&T in his first two seasons as the Aggies offensive coordinator, the Aggies won the MEAC, the Celebration Bowl, and the Black football national championship. Also, in his first two seasons, the Aggies offense was ranked No. 1 in the MEAC in red zone offense. In 2021, Barnette was a part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship with the Washington Football Team. He assisted with the wide receivers during training camp and organized team activities. Prior to accepting the position at A&T, Barnette spent the past 12 years at nearby Division III Guilford College as a player, student coach, and offensive coordinator. He served the Quakers well in all three capacities making the GC offense one of the most prolific in Division III as a player and coordinator. Barnette's coaching career at Guilford began in 2007 as a student assistant working with wide receivers. In the spring of 2008, Barnette served as the offensive coordinator for the Elancourt Templiers of the French Elite League. The team went 9-3 and reached the league championship game. As a player, Barnette caught a school-record 266 passes for 2,953 yards and 30 touchdowns in a four-year career that concluded in 2006. As a senior, he was named an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association and D3football.com. It would be his second straight All-American season. He led Guilford's pass-catchers in each of his four years. In addition, the Quakers' first ODAC Offensive Player of the Year, Barnette, played in the 2006 East Coast Bowl and Aztec Bowl senior all-star games.  

Omar Turner is the Video Coordinator for Alabama State University Football, where he manages the program’s video operations including filming, editing, and producing content that supports player development, coaching analysis, recruiting, and fan engagement. His work is a key part of the Hornets’ success both on the field and across digital platforms. A proud Hornet, Omar is a 2023 graduate of Alabama State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. His strong foundation in athletic development and performance complements his technical expertise in sports videography. Omar has also gained experience on the national stage, serving as a Video Assistant at the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and the HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans. At both high-profile events, he contributed to film operations supporting top-tier college athletes and NFL hopefuls. Passionate about storytelling and driven by excellence, Omar continues to make an impact through his work in athletic media and football operations.  

Maurese Smith is in his first year as the Director of Football Player Development on the Alabama State football staff. Smith worked with the University of Tennessee football staff in the spring of 2025, assisting with the defensive line under Coach Rodney Garner. He assisted with meetings, film break down film, recruiting, practice scripts, and the scout team.   Prior to taking the field at UT, Smith spent time at the UT Cooperative Extension from 2024-2025 and the New England Patriots/Revolution in 2023-2024.   Smith worked from 2021-2023, working under Dr. John Sorochan, Bill Czekai at the Turfgrass Research Facility at the University of Tennessee   In 2021-22 Smith was a Teacher Assist for Tennessee Teacher’s Assistant. He assisted with teacher plans, met all deadlines for work to be turned into her, graded case studies, created his own case study for the class to take as a final Smith spend his collegiate playing days at Alabama A&M (2019-2020) and at the University of Tennessee (2021-2022). Smith played in eight games over his three seasons at the University Tennesssee and was a member of the SEC Academic Roll two years. Smith prepped Hazel Green High School under Will Wagnon in Hazel Green, Ala., where he lettered his junior and senior years. He served as the 2015 season as the Trojans' team captain. He was named to Hazel Green High School's Honor Roll and maintained a 3.50 GPA or above during his senior year. Smith is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society (Honor Society for the Graduate School of Agriculture) and Phil Sigma Alfa (National Society of Leadership and Success) Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in food science from Alabama A&M in 2021 and completed his master’s degree in 2022 from Tennessee in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication.      

Billy Gresham begins his eighth year on the Alabama State University football staff. Gresham took over as the Hornets Defensive Coordinator for the 2025 season and will coach inside linebackers for the fourth season. Gresham served the last three season Special Team Coordinator He also serves as the High School Relations Director and Recruiting Coordinator. In 2024, the Black SWARM defense was the top defense in the SWAC, ranking first or second in the SWAC in nine categories and the top 10 in the FSC in 10 categories. Sacks (SWAC/FCS) 3.25/gm (1/3) | Total Defense265.0 (1/3) | Rush Defense 105.9 (1/9) | Scoring 16.7 (1/5) | Interceptions15 (1/9) | Fumbles Forced 16 (1) | Turnovers Gained 27 (1/7) |  Fewest First Downs 180 (1/6) |  Turnover Margin .75 (1/5) | Sacks39 (1) | Tackles for Loss 7.3/gm (2/8) | Passing Yards Allowed 159.1  (2/7) | Fumbles Recovered 10 (3/12)....defense did not allow a touchdown over the last 9 quarters of the season. Additionally, middle linebacker Rico Dozier earned First-Team All-SWAC honors while Demarcus Cunningham was selected to the second team. Gresham's special teams, led the SWAC and ranked in the top 5 in FCS in blocked kicks three straight season. ASU has blocked 16 kicks total in 2023 and 2024. Kicker Brandon Gilliam make 19 field goas, which were the most since Preston Clark made 15-of-21 kicks in 2014. Defensively in 2023, ASU led the SWAC in scoring defense 14.5 (2nd FCS), and ranked second in total defense (281.9 (3rd FCS), passing yards allowed (181.0/10th FCS), rush defense and (100.9/9th FCS). The Hornets were third in the SWAC in fumbles recovered (11/10th FCS and fourth in turnovers gained (22). The postseason awards saw three Hornets were named to the All-SWAC teams and two defensive u . Colton Adams was named to the first team while Treqwan Thomas and Mikey Victory was earned All-SWAC 2nd Team honors.  Colton Adams and Mikey Victory nabbed All-American Honors with Adams being named FCS Football Central's Defensive Player of the Year while Victor was an Aeneas Williams Finalist was later signed by the New England Patriots.  Gresham's special teams saw Robert McMinn earned All-SWAC Second-Team honors after leading the SWAC in combined kick return yards (579/17th FCS), kick returned for touchdown (1/4th FCS), and punts returned for a touchdown (1/7th FCS). He also ranked third in the conference in punt returns (13.9/9th FCS) . As a team the Hornets led the SWAC in blocked kicks (5/5th FCS) and did not allow a punt block (1st SWAC/1st FCS). The Hornets ranked third in punt returns (13.85) and fourth in kickoff returns (19.32) in the conference. In 2022, the Hornets ranked second in the SWAC in interceptions (14) and third total defense (313.9), rush defense (126.6) and pass defense (187.2). The Hornets led the SWAC in Red Zone defense at 66 percent (35-of-63). Linebacker Colton Adams, Andrew Ogletree (DL), Irshaad Davis (S), Keenan Issac (CB), Nelson Jordan (DL), and Brandon Gaddy (DL) were named Phil Steele All-SWAC.  Adams earned BOXTOROW First-Team All-American, All-SWAC, and Hero Sports Sophomore All-American. The Wetumpka, Ala., native led the SWAC, and FCS, with 11.6 tackles per game in 11 starts at middle linebacker.  Adams registered a SWAC-best 128 tackles and ranked second with 52 solo tackles. He ranked seventh in the SWAC with 1.2 tackles for loss per game, 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, and forced a fumble.  Additionally, Adrian Maddox was named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, given annually to the top freshman in FCS. The special teams were just as impressive as the Hornets averaged a league-best 16.9 yards per return and ranked fifth in kick returns (20.3). Alabama State led teh SWAC and ranked eighth in FCS with five blocked kicks on the season.  Punter Aubry Grace ranked sixth in the SWAC, averaging 39.5 yards per. Robert McMinn averaged 24.3 yards per return (5th SWAC) and Santo Dunn followed with a 23.1 yard per kickoff return (6th SWAC).  He helped the Hornets defense hold opponents to 140.8 yards rushing and 184.8 yards passing, while also helping a defense hold opponents to 17 points or less twice in just five games. Gresham was instrumental in helping to recruit one of the top FCS HBCU classes in 2018 - including the early signing period in 2017. The class was the first full recruiting class in the last two years. He was also instrumental in Alabama State earning the top recruiting class in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in 2019.   Prior to coming to Alabama State, Gresham served as the head football coach at Carver Senior High School in Montgomery where he helped Carver to a 5-6 regular season record and a 4-2 region mark in 2016. Also, he guided Carver to a third-place finish in the regional and led the team to the first round of the state playoffs. His biggest achievement that season was becoming an assistant coach for the Under Armour All-American Football Game.   In 2013, he helped Carver to an 8-2 regular season record and a 5-2 region mark, along with a sixth consecutive city championship. Carver finished that season at 10-3 overall and a state quarterfinal appearance. Carver played in one national televised game on CSS Sports. Gresham was named the Montgomery Advertiser 5A-6A Coach of the Year. During the 2012 season, Gresham led Carver to a 9-1 regular season and a 6-1 region mark. Carver finished at 12-2 overall and a state semifinals appearance. Carver played in two national televised games on ESPN and CSS Sports. Before becoming the head coach, Gresham served as an assistant coach at Carver High School in 2008-2010 where he was the special teams coordinator and defensive coordinator.   Prior to his nine years at Carver, Gresham was an assistant coach at Kendrick High School in Columbus, Ga., where he was the linebackers coach.   Gresham is no stranger to Alabama State University, having played for the Hornets from 2001-2005. While at Alabama State, Gresham was a four-year letter winner at linebacker and started three seasons at the middle linebacker position. He helped lead Alabama State to a SWAC Championship game berth in 2001 and 2003 and was an instrumental player on the 2004 SWAC Championship team. His accolades included All-SWAC performance in 2004 and 2005. A All-SWAC Preseason selection and Defensive Player of the Year honoree in 2005, Gresham earned Sheridan Broadcast Second Team All-American honors in 2005.   Prior to attending Alabama State, Gresham played high school football at Sidney Lanier where he was a three-year letter winner at outside linebacker and safety. He was among the players to lead Lanier to its first semifinals appearance in more than a decade in 1999. He earned Honorable Mention All-Metro as a junior and First Team All-State and All-Metro as a senior.   Gresham is a member of Omega Psi Phi, the Alabama Football Coaches Association, American Football Coaches Association and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.   Gresham is married wife Nakia and they have four children together – Devin, Jada, Carter and Harper.  

Terry Sims is in his third season on Alabama State University football staff. Sims will Sims will coach the Hornets and as the Defensive Run Game coordinator in 2025, after serving the 2023 and 2024  two seasons as the Director of Football Operations/   Sims spent six seasons as the head football coach of Bethune-Cookman University, where he was 34-21 as the head coach, with winning campaigns in four of his five years. His 2018 team finished on a three-game winning streak. Post-season honors saw Defensive lineman Marques Ford earned First Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference honors, joined by offensive lineman Dwayne Brown, defensive back Trevor Merritt, and return specialist Jimmie Robinson on the second and offensive center L'Dre Barnes and defensive back Tydarius Peters on the third. In 2017, the Wildcats completed a "resurge" by winning their last four and six of their final seven games. BCU finished 6-2 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and was just a combined six points away in two road setbacks from an undefeated conference record. The 'Cats defeated rival Florida A&M for the seventh consecutive season, remained undefeated at North Carolina Central with a SportsCenter Top 10 win, and became the first MEAC program to win on the road against a Southland Conference opponent with a Sept. 11 victory at Southeastern Louisiana. The Wildcats put together a perfect 4-0 mark at home with victories over Savannah State, South Carolina State, Hampton, and Morgan State. BCU saw eight different Wildcats earn postseason All-MEAC honors, including three First Team spots with safety Diquan Richardson, offensive lineman Dwayne Brown, and placekicker Uriel Hernandez.  Following the season, wide receiver Jawill Davis signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants Quarterback Larry Brihm and offensive lineman Phillip Norman signed with Calgary and British Columbia, respectively, of the Canadian Football League.   The Wildcats also performed well in the classroom as tight end Demetrius Weaver was one of two MEAC student-athletes to receive the 2018 Nike Post-Graduate Scholarship   His sophomore season of 2016 saw the Jesup, Georgia, native face difficulties that not even he could imagine. Injuries plagued the Wildcats, while weather forced three games to either be delayed significantly, canceled, or moved to another date altogether. Sims saw a total of 16 starters out of the rotation – all through the first five games of the campaign.   Despite all of those setbacks, Bethune-Cookman was able to bounce back to win four consecutive games down the stretch, including the Florida Blue Florida Classic contest in Orlando at the newly-renovated Camping World Stadium. The win over rival Florida A&M was the sixth of its kind consecutively. BCU concluded the season with a 4-6 overall mark but collected three of those wins away from Municipal Stadium for a 2-3 overall mark on the year – with one loss coming at FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) opponent North Texas.   Following the campaign, junior safety Diquan Richardson would be named to the All-MEAC First Team on the defensive side of the ball under the guise of Sims, while Kevin Thompson would be selected to the third team on defense. Frank Brown would be named to the second team on offense. And it was running back Jamaruz Thompkins on the third team for offense, rounding out four total Maroon and Gold student-athletes named to the postseason all-conference team.   In the winter of 2017, Sims and his staff signed one of the best classes in school history, including a number of star-ranked performers by various recruiting outlets nationally.   During his rookie season as a head coach in 2015, Sims continued the positive success enjoyed by Bethune-Cookman with the school's fourth consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title. He led the Wildcats to a 9-2 record in his first season and a 7-1 mark, including a share of the MEAC title.   Sims, 45, has been a part of BCU's unprecedented run of five conference titles in six years, joining the staff in spring of 2010. While 2015 marked his first year as head coach of the Wildcats, it was his sixth season overall with the program.   Terry Sims was introduced as the 15th head coach at Bethune-Cookman University on December 22, 2014. He took over the program after spending the previous five years as an assistant coach for the Wildcats.   Under his guise in 2015, Sims was named MEAC Coach of the Year after matching South Carolina State (1980-83) for the second-longest streak in MEAC history with the run of four MEAC crowns on the spin.   The Wildcats were victorious over in-state rival Florida A&M, 35-14 in Sims' debut at the helm in the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic, securing their stake in the conference title. BCU led the MEAC in several statistical categories, including scoring offense (31.4 avg/g), total offense (445.0 avg/g), rushing offense (191.8 yds/g), pass offense (253.2 avg/g), and pass efficiency (164.1 efficiency). The Wildcats also held top 10 positions statistically in the FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) in passing yards per completion (6th) and team passing efficiency (3rd). BCU entered the STATS FCS Top 25 poll in the final ranking of the season (25th), slowly climbing the FCS Coaches Poll to reach 21st nationally following the last game of the regular season against FAMU.   Sims had a total of 10 student-athletes named to the All-MEAC first-, second and third team, respectfully. The list included quarterback Quentin Williams, receiver Jawill Davis, offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek, linebacker Robert Way and defensive back Marquis Drayton – all named first team selections.   The former Knoxville College student-athlete standout is recognized nationally by several collegiate and professional coaches as "a head coach that is just now getting his program", after being viewed as head coach material for quite some time – though continuing to serve as an assistant – prior to his announcement in winter of 2014. His football knowledge and defensive prowess are unparalleled and viewed by many as second to none. Since his arrival in Daytona Beach back in 2010, the Wildcats' defense has consistently ranked in the top 25 statistically in several categories.   In his five years prior to accepting the head coaching position with BCU, Sims served as assistant head coach. He oversaw a variety of the day-to-day duties of the BCU program, as well as working extensively with the safeties, and serving as special teams coordinator. He helped to coach a number of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) all-league performers, in addition to 2013 All-America safety Nick Addison.    In 2014, BCU once again captured no less than a share of the school's seventh MEAC crown all-time, as well as the fourth title in the last five seasons. Once again, the defensive side of the ball was a huge part of that success, as they finished in the top three of several categories in the league, as well as nationally.   The defensive unit finished atop the FCS for total defense and rush defense. The Cats allowed just 237.5 yards per game to their opposition, while also allowing just 79.9 yards per game on the ground. The team would go on to finish second in the FCS for first downs defense, and seventh nationally in passing yards allowed (157.6 p/g).   During the 2013 campaign, the BCU secondary once again caused havoc among opposing offenses around the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the nation alike. In all, 14 of the team's 19 interceptions were recorded by the secondary, including a team-high five by safety Nick Addison. The unit finished third in the MEAC for pass defense, allowing just 149.2 yards per game through the air. The Wildcats finished second in the league for interceptions, grabbing 19 and returning three for scores. That number allowed them to finish tied for fifth nationally for passes intercepted, and on the third-fewest passes attempted (326) among the top 20 teams for that category.   Addison would finish second in the league for interceptions while going on to receive First Team Associated Press All-America honors following the year. He also collected First Team All-MEAC accolades, in addition to being selected to the Beyond Sports Network and BoxToRow All-America squads. Marquis Drayton added two interceptions and three pass breakups, along with 47 tackles (23 primaries) on the year from his safety position.   Newcomers highlighted the special teams all-around for Sims' units, including punter/kicker Jonathan Cagle. He would be seventh in the league in kick scoring (55 pts) and punting (38.7 yards per punt). He placed eight in field goals with six made in seven attempts.   In the return game, Dre'Sean Nelson returned 17 kickoffs for an average of 15.4 yards per return, and freshman Darian Baker returned 12 for a team-leading 21.9 yards per return. Fellow freshman Michael D. Jones also helped in kickoff returns, adding to the youth at that position, but all increasing awareness and skill throughout the year.   In 2012, the Wildcats stood as the third-best team in the nation for passes intercepted, bringing down 20 on the campaign. They also improved a spot from 12th in passing defense in 2011, up to 11th in 2012. The Cats' 20 interceptions also ranked as the most for any team sitting in the top 25 for passing defense overall. In passing efficiency defense, the Wildcats were second in the nation, sitting just .37 behind frontrunner North Carolina A&T. For scoring defense, Bethune-Cookman not only finished second in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), but also 10th in the nation.   In capturing their second MEAC crown in three years, the Wildcats' defense helped limit the opposition all season long in 2012. As a unit, the Cats finished second in scoring defense in the league, in addition to third in total defense. Since his arrival, the BCU defense has finished no lower than fourth in the league in those categories.   In takeaways, the BCU defense sat atop the league with +18 in turnover margin. That comes on the heels of the team finishing atop the league in red zone defense. That was up a space from 2011 when they finished the season second in the conference.   During the 2011 campaign, the Wildcats improved nationally to 14th in the NCAA FCS in pass defense, holding opponents to just 174.5 yards passing per game. Safety Jean Fanor collected three picks and 74 tackles in 2011, going on to join the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent.   Sims aided Bethune-Cookman in reaching fourth in the final NCAA FCS rankings for pass efficiency defense (93.97) in 2010, in addition to ranking 25th nationally in pass defense (174.92 YPG). His defensive backs combined for 13 interceptions, making a big contribution to BCU's number one ranking in the NCAA for turnover margin (+2.25). On his watch, safety Michael Williams snagged six picks to finish fourth in the FCS on the year for interceptions.   Before arriving in Daytona Beach, Sims spent four seasons in the Nation's Capital of Washington, D.C., serving as recruiting coordinator, special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach at Howard University. Prior to moving into the MEAC, Sims coached cornerbacks at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for two seasons, working to improve passing coverage, and aiding the Ragin' Cajuns in attaining top-25 national pass defense rankings.   An experienced coach with ties to Texas and the Mid-Atlantic region, Sims previously served in the secondary at Prairie View A&M. While working with the Panthers, Sims coached the defensive backs, in addition, to kick returners. He was also in charge of breaking down film and preparing opponent scouting reports. Additionally, he was active in the planning of recruiting weekends and organizing on-and-off-campus recruiting, while serving the role of academic and compliance liaison.   Prior to joining the PVAMU staff in 2004, Sims was the defensive backs coach at Texas Southern University in Houston, also serving as the assistant head coach for three seasons and was recruiting and video coordinator.   During his four-year term with the Tigers, Sims coached some of the top defensive backs in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, including Santino Hall, who finished the 2001 season leading the conference in pass breakups with 20, and Oliver Celestin, who led TSU in interceptions and broke the school record for yards on an interception return. Both players went on to play professionally (Celestine: NY Jets, Hall: Saskatchewan Roughriders).   Before coaching at TSU, Sims worked with the running backs at Austin Peay for three seasons. He produced the 1997 Offensive MVP, Chris Black, and DeAunta McAffee, who tied the school touchdown record.   Sims began his coaching career as a student assistant in 1994, working with the linebackers at his alma mater, Knoxville College. His next stop was at the University of Louisville, where he assisted the defensive backs as a graduate assistant in 1995 and had the opportunity to work with Sam Madison, who set the school record for interceptions (16) and passes defended (44), going on to be a four-time Pro Bowl selection with the Miami Dolphins and tie the NFL interception record (21).   Sims is a 1994 graduate of Knoxville College, where he was a team captain as a defensive back on the gridiron, while also patrolling center field in baseball.   He earned his Master's Degree from Louisville in 1997.  Sims is married to Joyce. The couple has two children: a daughter Sierra, and a son Xavier.

Todd Middleton enters his second season as the defensive line coach on the Alabama State University football staff.. Middleton came to Alabama State from Southwestern Athletic Conference rival Prairie View University in January 2023 where he served the 2022 season as the Defensive Coordinator. In 2024, the Black SWARM defense was the top defense in the SWAC, ranking first or second in the SWAC in nine categories and the top 10 in the FSC in 10 categories. Sacks (SWAC/FCS) 3.25/gm (1/3) | Total Defense265.0 (1/3) | Rush Defense 105.9 (1/9) | Scoring 16.7 (1/5) | Interceptions15 (1/9) | Fumbles Forced 16 (1) | Turnovers Gained 27 (1/7) |  Fewest First Downs 180 (1/6) |  Turnover Margin .75 (1/5) | Sacks39 (1) | Tackles for Loss 7.3/gm (2/8) | Passing Yards Allowed 159.1  (2/7) | Fumbles Recovered 10 (3/12)....defense did not allow a touchdown over the last 9 quarters of the season. Additionally, defensive end Treqwan Thomas earned First-Team All-SWAC honors in 2024. Defensively in 2023, ASU led the SWAC in scoring defense 14.5 (2nd FCS), and ranked second in total defense (281.9 (3rd FCS), passing yards allowed (181.0/10th FCS), rush defense and (100.9/9th FCS). The Hornets were third in the SWAC in fumbles recovered (11/10th FCS and fourth in turnovers gained (22). The postseason awards saw three Hornets were named to the All-SWAC teams and two defensive u . Colton Adams was named to the first team while Treqwan Thomas and Mikey Victory was earned All-SWAC 2nd Team honors.  Colton Adams and Mikey Victory nabbed All-American Honors with Adams being named FCS Football Central's Defensive Player of the Year while Victor was an Aeneas Williams Finalist was later signed by the New England Patriots.  The Panthers were considered as one of the top statistical units in the SWAC. The pass defensive only allowed 171.8 yards per contest, which ranked second in the SWAC and sixth in the FCS. The Panthers defensive unit created an astonishing 79 tackles for loss under Middleton's guidance. Several of Middleton's former student athletes gained All-SWAC honors during his five years at Prairie View. Quinton Bell (Atlanta Falcons) became the first draft pick in over 30 years. Middleton spent the two previous seasons at Florida A&M. During his time at FAMU, Elijah Price accounted for 23 Tackles for loss while earning All-MEAC honors. Middleton brings over 32 years in the coaching ranks, which includes stints a numerous four-year universities, junior college, high school and professional organizations. Middleton is a graduate of Wake Forest University. MIDDLETON'S COACHING RESUME Prairie View University / Defensive Coordinator-Defensive Line Prairie View Texas 2018-2023 Florida A&M University/ Defensive Ends Tallahassee Florida 2016-2017 Hutchinson Community College/ Defensive Line Hutchinson Kansas 2014-2015 Dodge City Law/ Defensive Coordinator Dodge City Kansas Spring 2014 Dodge City Community College/ Defensive Line Coach Dodge City Kansas 2012 Dodge City High School/ Defensive Coordinator Dodge City Kansas 2010-2011 Southern University/ Defensive Line Coach Baton Rouge Louisiana 2007-2009 Indiana State University/ Defensive Line Coach Terre Haute Indiana 2005-2006 Dodge City Community College/Defensive Coordinator Dodge City Kansas 2003-2004 Midwestern State University/ Secondary Coach Wichita Falls Texas 2001-2002 University of Kansas/ Outside Linebackers/Tight Ends Lawrence Kansas 1997-2000 Northern Illinois University/ Defensive Ends DeKalb Illinois 1996 Princeton University/ Defensive Line Princeton New Jersey 1995 United States Military Academy at West Point/ Defensive Ends Highland Falls New York 1994 University of Arizona/ Graduate Assistant Offensive Line Tucson Arizona 1993 West Virginia Wesleyan College/ Secondary Coach Buckhannon West Virginia 1992 Chowan College/ Defensive Line Murfreesboro North Carolina 1991

Derrick Brown enters his third year on the Alabama State University Football Staff as the defensive quality control coach. In 2024, Brown assisted a ASU defense that was the top defense in the SWAC, ranking first or second in the SWAC in nine categories and the top 10 in the FSC in 10 categories. Sacks (SWAC/FCS) 3.25/gm (1/3) | Total Defense265.0 (1/3) | Rush Defense 105.9 (1/9) | Scoring 16.7 (1/5) | Interceptions15 (1/9) | Fumbles Forced 16 (1) | Turnovers Gained 27 (1/7) |  Fewest First Downs 180 (1/6) |  Turnover Margin .75 (1/5) | Sacks39 (1) | Tackles for Loss 7.3/gm (2/8) | Passing Yards Allowed 159.1  (2/7) | Fumbles Recovered 10 (3/12).The Panama City, Penn., native, previously spent one season Highland Community College as the Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach.  In 2022, the Hornets ranked second in the SWAC in interceptions (14) and third total defense (313.9), rush defense (126.6) and pass defense (187.2). Linebacker Colton Adams, Andrew Ogletree (DL), Irshaad Davis (S), Keenan Issac (CB), Nelson Jordan (DL), and Brandon Gaddy (DL) were named Phil Steele All-SWAC.  Adams earned BOXTOROW First-Team All-American, All-SWAC, and Hero Sports Sophomore All-American. The Wetumpka, Ala., native led the SWAC, and FCS, with 11.6 tackles per game in 11 starts at middle linebacker.  Adams registered a SWAC-best 128 tackles and ranked second with 52 solo tackles. He ranked seventh in the SWAC with 1.2 tackles for loss per game, 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, and forced a fumble.  Additionally, Adrian Maddox was named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, given annually to the top freshman in FCS. Brown, who came to ASU in the spring of 2022, brings with him over 20-plus years of experience at the prep and youth level. He served last season as the defensive line coach for Lutheran High School in Houston, and also served a two-year stint with the Southeast Preparatory School in Houston as the defensive line coach. He also served two stints with Fresno Gators Youth Program with oversight and leadership that enabled over 100 student-athletes to receive college scholarships. Brown is married to the former Yolanda Murray and the couple have four children; Derrick II (23), Jaxon (17), Ty (16), and Jaylon (15).  

Jimele Hill is entering her first year as Football Administration Coordinator in the Alabama State University Football Department. Hill moves across the ASU Campus from the Business and Finance Office where she served as the Financial Administrative Assistant. Prior to arriving at Alabama State, Hill worked as the Campus Coordinator for Strayer University, where she headed the operational side of the campus. Hill is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and holds a B.S. in Management from Miles College. Hill is the proud mother of Jishae, Darian, Jaydon, and her precious angel in Heaven Jord